The internet and technological innovation has been one of the bright shining stars for the United States and the global economy over the last three decades.

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No matter the faith or the occupation, there is nothing wrong with emerging from darkness and becoming a shining bright light.

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Just right when I got into my foxhole, I could look out and see that old moon shining so very bright.

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But he told me later that Earth's bright blue light was shining through the Eagle's telescope and into his eyes, keeping him awake.

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In addition to the critiques received on the Forbes website, I got a number of private e-mails from mechanics, flight attendants and pilots unanimously thanking me for sharing this abomination with the world, shining a bright light on the double standards of the cronyism rampant in corporate America today.

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